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Football’s world governing body FIFA is planning to set up a $6.35-billion development fund for the next four years, AFP learned from a source close to the matter.

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For South Korea's gold medal-winning footballers, victory at the Asian Games came with a reward beyond sporting glory: exemption from mandatory military service.

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Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for Barcelona as the Spanish champions extended their perfect start in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Getafe on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time.) 

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Less than 24 hours after calling time on his international career, Lionel Messi said he was already missing wearing the Argentina jersey.

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Cristiano Ronaldo accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained available for his country.

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Thomas Tuchel hailed England's response to an agonizing World Cup exit after scoring 14 goals in their opening four Nations League matches.

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Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina's sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time) and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with a name to match his legacy: Monumental.

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Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.

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Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his teammates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus.

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South Korea won men's football gold at the Asian Games, beating hosts Japan 1-0 in Saturday's final to lift the gloom after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.

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For South Korea's gold medal-winning footballers, victory at the Asian Games came with a reward beyond sporting glory: exemption from mandatory military service.

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Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for Barcelona as the Spanish champions extended their perfect start in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Getafe on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time.) 

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Less than 24 hours after calling time on his international career, Lionel Messi said he was already missing wearing the Argentina jersey.

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Thomas Tuchel hailed England's response to an agonizing World Cup exit after scoring 14 goals in their opening four Nations League matches.

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Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina's sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time) and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with a name to match his legacy: Monumental.

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Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.

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Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his teammates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus.

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South Korea won men's football gold at the Asian Games, beating hosts Japan 1-0 in Saturday's final to lift the gloom after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.

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